Every installer or advisor knows how crucial an accurate structural calculation is. Each project comes with unique factors: from the height of the building and wind loads to snow pressure and terrain category. A wrong assessment can have major consequences. Not only for safety, but also during inspections, where calculations are being scrutinised more critically than ever.
Manual calculations take up a great deal of time, especially with larger systems or projects. The risk of errors is also high: environmental factors may be entered incorrectly, material lists may be incomplete, or essential components may be missing during installation. These are familiar frustrations across the industry.
To eliminate these issues, ValkPVplannerPro was developed. The software combines ease of use with powerful calculation capabilities. While the user simply creates a roof or ground-mounted design, the tool automatically performs the necessary calculations in the background. Within seconds, a complete and reliable result appears:
The big advantage is that installers no longer need to wrestle with complex standards and calculations themselves. Everything is presented clearly and visually, preventing errors in orders and shortages of materials on site.
The difference this makes recently became evident in a large project in Germany. One hundred panel arrays, in various configurations, had to be designed and calculated. Manually, this would have taken days of ballast calculations and quotation work. Thanks to ValkPVplannerPro, a complete project plan, including a bill of materials and report, was ready within just a few hours. The benefit was not only time saved, but also the certainty that all calculations were correct.
Users experience daily how ValkPVplannerPro speeds up and simplifies their workflow. Reports can immediately be customised with their own company logo and project images, making them professional handouts for clients or suitable documentation for inspections. For larger players working with VirtoCAD, there is even an API link: ballast and fixings are automatically integrated into the CAD drawing, and the complete report can be downloaded without leaving the application.
Feedback from the market shows the software does more than just save time. Installers are enthusiastic about the intuitive way of designing and the immediate visibility of roof zones. Structural engineers appreciate the ability to clearly assess both static and dynamic loads, enabling them to verify roof structures effectively. In countries where heavy snowfall is a factor, such as Scandinavia, the automatic calculation of additional components for snow loads is particularly valued.
Features in ValkPVplannerPro to specify the site categories
Where ValkPVplanner was originally developed for smaller PV systems in the residential market, ValkPVplannerPro is designed specifically for larger and more complex projects. The additional functionalities, detailed calculations, and comprehensive reporting make it the logical choice for these installers.
And development does not stop there. Soon, ValkPVplannerPro will be expanded with mounting systems for pitched roofs, solar carports, and different roof types such as trapezoidal and corrugated sheet roofs. This will make ValkPVplannerPro the new standard for installers of all sizes, providing quick and easy structural calculations for any roof type.
Start planning now in ValkPVplannerPro and discover it for yourself:
With ValkPVplannerPro, installers and advisors no longer need to choose between speed and accuracy. The software delivers both, allowing projects to be prepared more quickly, errors to be avoided, and reports to be professional and complete. The result: greater confidence in every project and a smoother journey from design to delivery.
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